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April 2013 JMG Saves Bella Terra From CCTV Shopping Spree he coastal-casual style of the Bella Terra Shopping center is designed and managed to attract the discriminating consumer in west Orange County to its 80 stores. Unfortunately, a criminal element is also drawn to this modern mall in Huntington Beach because a significant percentage of its 2,000 - plus parking spaces are occupied by cars of movie goers, which gives car thieves, or vandals, a 3-hour window to do their mischief. Being adja- cent to the 405 Freeway also provides a quick and transparent get-away. It's a game of hide and seek that prop- erty manager Candice Amigable wants played by her rules, which simply read: "we're always watching." With security of the common area a critical part of her management respon- sibility, Ms. Amigable has a private team of security guards, an on-site city police sub-station and a CCTV system to back her stance. When the security systems company responsible for keeping the cameras in working order failed to do so on a regu- lar basis, however, her position of strength was compromised. To regain her edge, Can- dice dismissed the CCTV provider and sought out the best possible replacement. After interviewing several potential vendors, Candice selected JMG based on the superi- ority of JMG’s technical support department and senior agent Greg Greenfield. In the sub- sequent months, Greenfield proved to be as responsive as he is knowledgeable. "Before JMG took over, our security guards couldn't do their job properly because all the cameras weren't kept in working order," Candice explained. "I was constantly requesting assistance that was promised but never came." It's just the opposite with JMG. "JMG is a breath of fresh air. Greg's team repairs as well as recommends improvements to our system," Candice added. "And it's always done faster than you think is possible." Now JMG is not only providing a reliable maintenance program for the 84 cameras in place at Bella Terra, it has upgraded the DVR capability and is in the process of increas- ing the overall camera count. More importantly, Candice feels like she's back in the game on her terms. To hear her tell it, she has the dream team on her side to give her adversar- ies nightmares. T S Get CPR Certificate at Next JMG Seminar on October 9 ince you are far more likely to provide emergency aid to a co-worker or family member than a stranger, why not be prepared by earning a CPR certification at the next JMG seminar? It will be held on Wednesday, October 9. The CPR class will be conducted by Michelle Finch, from OC CPR Training, a certified first aid/CPR instructor. She will demonstrate the most recent techniques recommended by the most prominent life safety organizations. The prior seminar, held on July 10, reviewed AMAG's symmetry software and provided attendees with an update for users of its access control and video management plat- forms. The demo also provided some useful shortcuts for inputting common commands. If you missed this important presentation, ask your JMG sales agent for a summary of the presentation. As with all JMG seminars, the CPR class will be held in JMG's conference room. It runs from 10 am to 2 pm and includes lunch. Reservations are recommended. For additional information or to reserve a seat, contact Callie Snyder through email at: [email protected] or call her at 800-900-4JMG. I Alarms With 2G Cellular Technology Are Being Phased Out f your security alarm system is dependent on cellular technology, you may have seen the effects of the phase out begun several months ago. Although all cellular units op- erating on the 2G network will cease to work by December 31, 2016 many cell towers and cell units have already been experiencing issues with the transmission of signals. As of 2011, only 3G/4G have been allowed on the preferred, 850 MHz bandwidth, which is the one that has deep building penetration. Since then 2G-based systems have been forced onto the inferior, shallow penetrating frequencies still supporting them like 1950 MHZ. JMG will be mailing information to clients that we know will be effected by the 2G sunset. Keep an eye out for it in your postal mail as it will provide the options available for upgrading. It is best to test your system by confirming signals at JMG’s central station at least monthly. If there is any uncertainty about when your system was installed or to be certain your alarm activations can be received by the monitoring center, now and in the future, please contact JMG customer service manager, Pete Jacobs, at 714-545-8882 Ext. 322. Labor Day Reflections by Ken Jacobs, CEO ith the Labor Day holiday behind us, I think it's appropriate to spotlight the remarkable workforce at JMG. We are enjoying a record sales year, which comes in part through additional orders from a satisfied customer base. For that success, we can point to the service that every employee in every department at JMG is empow- ered to deliver to ensure customer satisfaction. As we have done for over 25 years, Mike and I choose to reinvest the growth dividend in the company. Several years ago we expanded our offices and built our confer- ence room, where we now hold our quarterly seminars. Our most recent example is the Demonstration Room at JMG, which we designed and installed to provide hands-on demonstrations for our clientele. Up and running, we urge you to book a Demo appointment to see the latest technology and hardware as it becomes available. Mark Milkovich, our new director of marketing, is in charge of the schedule. We have dedicated one of our stories this issue to Mark so you'll know a little more about him and how his role at JMG may impact you. You can reach him by phone (ext. 333) or email at: [email protected]. Mark is one of a group of talented professionals we have added to our staff to support you. In our next issue, I will go into depth on our skillful and growing IT department. In the meantime, our thanks goes out to all of you for allowing JMG to fulfill its destiny while developing new ways to be of service. W Freeway Insurance Takes JMG Offramp ounded in 1987, like JMG, Freeway Insurance has its corporate identity on countless locations in the Southland. Over the past 26 years, the JMG logo has also become a familiar posting on commercial buildings in seven counties, making it only a matter of time before both appeared together. Two years ago the probable became reality when Freeway's former corporate office was located in a Buena Park low-rise that JMG secured for its client Yamaha. When Nidal Sahrn, who has been in charge of the insurance giant's security for five years, wanted to evaluate alarm system suppliers for its branch offices and new headquarters, JMG was one of the candidates. Evaluating security systems for his em- ployers over the last two decades, Sahrn was impressed by JMG's broad expertise in the security applications his various locations required, including the needs of the new corporate office being built in Huntington Beach. "We liked the card access control JMG had in place for Yamaha, so they provided demos for us, which really sold us," Sahrn re- called. The relationship grew from there as Sahrn found JMG personnel far more professional and capable than his former security systems supplier. Much like an umbrella policy in the insurance industry, Sahrn appreciated JMG's capability to secure Freeway's many store- front locations; although each had individual requirements. "JMG brought uniformity to our security," Sahrn added. "I can monitor all locations from my office, we have just one control station and the same software for alarms and our sur- veillance system. By being able to monitor our remote locations from our headquarters we can avoid false alarms; and the card access system gives our employees a greater sense of security." Freeway Insurance is part of the Confie Seguros family of companies. Confie Seguros is the largest, privately-held insurance company in the United States and one of the top 20 global insurance brokers in the world. F Director of Marketing Joins JMG Executive Team Mark Milkovich ark Milkovich has joined JMG as its first Director of Marketing. Formerly with GMR Marketing, a world- wide leader in sports and entertainment marketing and consulting, Mark was senior manager of sports and entertain- ment working on the MillerCoors ac- count. While at GMR, Mark also assisted in the successful launch of the Microsoft Xbox. Mark's extensive experience in brand marketing, strategic thinking, media planning, sports/entertainment marketing, digital marketing and partnerships will be applied to en- hancing JMG’s 360-degree approach to brand marketing. “Mark brings energy, new media understanding and creativity to our business," says JMG co-founder and CEO Ken Jacobs. “Mark is a very talented executive with the ability to understand the entire marketing mix. His addition to our management team is indicative of our commitment to growing the JMG brand in the security systems market, which is increasing at record levels.” M
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April 2013
JMG Saves Bella Terra FromCCTV Shopping Spree
he coastal-casual style of the Bella Terra Shopping center is designed and managed to attract the discriminating consumer in west Orange County to its 80 stores.
Unfortunately, a criminal element is also drawn to this modern mall in Huntington Beach because a significant percentage of its 2,000 - plus parking spaces are occupied by cars of movie goers, which gives car thieves, or vandals, a 3-hour window to do their mischief. Being adja-cent to the 405 Freeway also provides a quick and transparent get-away.
It's a game of hide and seek that prop-erty manager Candice Amigable wants played by her rules, which simply read: "we're always watching."
With security of the common area a critical part of her management respon-sibility, Ms. Amigable has a private team of security guards, an on-site city police sub-station and a CCTV system to back her stance.
When the security systems company responsible for keeping the cameras in working order failed to do so on a regu-lar basis, however, her position of strength was compromised. To regain her edge, Can-dice dismissed the CCTV provider and sought out the best possible replacement.
After interviewing several potential vendors, Candice selected JMG based on the superi-ority of JMG’s technical support department and senior agent Greg Greenfield. In the sub-sequent months, Greenfield proved to be as responsive as he is knowledgeable.
"Before JMG took over, our security guards couldn't do their job properly because all the cameras weren't kept in working order," Candice explained. "I was constantly requesting assistance that was promised but never came."
It's just the opposite with JMG. "JMG is a breath of fresh air. Greg's team repairs as well as recommends improvements to our system," Candice added. "And it's always done faster than you think is possible."
Now JMG is not only providing a reliable maintenance program for the 84 cameras in place at Bella Terra, it has upgraded the DVR capability and is in the process of increas-ing the overall camera count. More importantly, Candice feels like she's back in the game on her terms. To hear her tell it, she has the dream team on her side to give her adversar-ies nightmares.
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Get CPR Certificate at Next JMG Seminar on October 9
ince you are far more likely to provide emergency aid to a co-worker or family member than a stranger, why not be prepared by earning a CPR certification at the
next JMG seminar? It will be held on Wednesday, October 9.
The CPR class will be conducted by Michelle Finch, from OC CPR Training, a certified first aid/CPR instructor. She will demonstrate the most recent techniques recommended by the most prominent life safety organizations.
The prior seminar, held on July 10, reviewed AMAG's symmetry software and provided attendees with an update for users of its access control and video management plat-forms. The demo also provided some useful shortcuts for inputting common commands. If you missed this important presentation, ask your JMG sales agent for a summary of the presentation.
As with all JMG seminars, the CPR class will be held in JMG's conference room. It runs from 10 am to 2 pm and includes lunch.
Reservations are recommended. For additional information or to reserve a seat, contact Callie Snyder through email at: [email protected] or call her at 800-900-4JMG.
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Alarms With 2G Cellular Technology
Are Being Phased Out
f your security alarm system is dependent on cellular technology, you may have seen the effects of the phase out begun several months ago. Although all cellular units op-
erating on the 2G network will cease to work by December 31, 2016 many cell towers and cell units have already been experiencing issues with the transmission of signals.
As of 2011, only 3G/4G have been allowed on the preferred, 850 MHz bandwidth, which is the one that has deep building penetration. Since then 2G-based systems have been forced onto the inferior, shallow penetrating frequencies still supporting them like 1950 MHZ. JMG will be mailing information to clients that we know will be effected by the 2G sunset. Keep an eye out for it in your postal mail as it will provide the options available for upgrading.
It is best to test your system by confirming signals at JMG’s central station at least monthly. If there is any uncertainty about when your system was installed or to be certain your alarm activations can be received by the monitoring center, now and in the future, please contact JMG customer service manager, Pete Jacobs, at 714-545-8882 Ext. 322.
Labor Day Reflectionsby Ken Jacobs, CEO
ith the Labor Day holiday behind us, I think it's appropriate to spotlight the remarkable workforce
at JMG.
We are enjoying a record sales year, which comes in part through additional orders from a satisfied customer base. For that success, we can point to the service that every employee in every department at JMG is empow-ered to deliver to ensure customer satisfaction.
As we have done for over 25 years, Mike and I choose to reinvest the growth dividend in the company. Several years ago we expanded our offices and built our confer-ence room, where we now hold our quarterly seminars.
Our most recent example is the Demonstration Room at JMG, which we designed and installed to provide hands-on demonstrations for our clientele.
Up and running, we urge you to book a Demo appointment to see the latest technology and hardware as it becomes available. Mark Milkovich, our new director of marketing, is in charge of the schedule.
We have dedicated one of our stories this issue to Mark so you'll know a little more about him and how his role at JMG may impact you. You can reach him by phone (ext. 333) or email at: [email protected].
Mark is one of a group of talented professionals we have added to our staff to support you. In our next issue, I will go into depth on our skillful and growing IT department.
In the meantime, our thanks goes out to all of you for allowing JMG to fulfill its destiny while developing new ways to be of service.
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Freeway Insurance TakesJMG Offramp
ounded in 1987, like JMG, Freeway Insurance has its corporate identity on countless locations in the Southland. Over the past 26 years, the JMG logo has also become a
familiar posting on commercial buildings in seven counties, making it only a matter of time before both appeared together.
Two years ago the probable became reality when Freeway's former corporate office was located in a Buena Park low-rise that JMG secured for its client Yamaha. When Nidal Sahrn, who has been in charge of the insurance giant's security for five years, wanted to evaluate alarm system suppliers for its branch offices and new headquarters, JMG was one of the candidates.
Evaluating security systems for his em-ployers over the last two decades, Sahrn was impressed by JMG's broad expertise in the security applications his various locations required, including the needs of the new corporate office being built in Huntington Beach. "We liked the card access control JMG had in place for Yamaha, so they provided demos for us, which really sold us," Sahrn re-called.
The relationship grew from there as Sahrn found JMG personnel far more professional and capable than his former security systems supplier. Much like an umbrella policy in the insurance industry, Sahrn appreciated JMG's capability to secure Freeway's many store-front locations; although each had individual requirements.
"JMG brought uniformity to our security," Sahrn added. "I can monitor all locations from my office, we have just one control station and the same software for alarms and our sur-veillance system. By being able to monitor our remote locations from our headquarters we can avoid false alarms; and the card access system gives our employees a greater sense of security."
Freeway Insurance is part of the Confie Seguros family of companies. Confie Seguros is the largest, privately-held insurance company in the United States and one of the top 20 global insurance brokers in the world.
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Director of Marketing Joins JMG Executive Team
Mark Milkovich
ark Milkovich has joined JMG as its first Director of Marketing.
Formerly with GMR Marketing, a world-wide leader in sports and entertainment marketing and consulting, Mark was senior manager of sports and entertain-ment working on the MillerCoors ac-count.
While at GMR, Mark also assisted in the successful launch of the Microsoft Xbox.
Mark's extensive experience in brand marketing, strategic thinking, media planning, sports/entertainment marketing, digital marketing and partnerships will be applied to en-hancing JMG’s 360-degree approach to brand marketing.
“Mark brings energy, new media understanding and creativity to our business," says JMG co-founder and CEO Ken Jacobs. “Mark is a very talented executive with the ability to understand the entire marketing mix. His addition to our management team is indicative of our commitment to growing the JMG brand in the security systems market, which is increasing at record levels.”
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